- Minot State University (MSU) is a public school while University of Jamestown (JC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in North Dakota.
- JC has more expensive tuition of $24,820 than MSU ($8,634).
- JC has tighter acceptance rate of 65.25% than MSU (68.97%).
- MSU is larger with 2,777 students than JC (1,242 students).
Minot State University View More Rivals | University of Jamestown View More Rivals | |
| #1 in North Dakota | Rankings | |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Minot, ND | Location | Jamestown, ND |
MSU| Known as | JC | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $8,508 North Dakota residents $8,634 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $24,820 |
| $10,692 North Dakota residents $10,817 out-of-state | Graduate | $11,500 |
| $5,717 | Financial Aid | $16,389 |
| Admission | ||
| $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 68.97% | Acceptance Rate | 65.25% |
| 76.28% | Yield | 31.21% |
| 1,085 SAT, 19 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,777 | Total Students | 1,242 |
| 2,530 | Undergraduate | 978 |
| 247 | Graduate | 264 |
| 605 | Online Enrollment | 182 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 44% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 24% | Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| 70% | Retention Rate | 68% |
| $46,900 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 557) $3,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 875) $4,120 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,080 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,440 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 95 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 82 Full-time 33 Part-time |
| 369 Full-time 114 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 192 Full-time 63 Part-time |
| $66,154 for Faculties $51,217 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,008 for Faculties $54,118 Part-time |